Ancient postpartum traditions throughout the world—while specific to the cultural context in which they come—all share deep common roots. These postpartum traditions all point to the importance of an extended resting period, warmth, specific foods and bodywork after birth. Many of these traditions also teach that how a mother is cared for during the postpartum time—will profoundly be reflected in her health through menopause and beyond. These commonalities of postpartum traditions throughout the world are not a coincidence—they are rooted in our physiologic design as humans.

Through the modern sciences of Pre and Perinatal Psychology, Psychoneuroimmunology, Epigenetics, Woman-centered Physiology and Anatomy and more, we come to understand that which humankind's ancestors have always understood: That postpartum care is a NECESSITY and not a luxury. Postpartum care IS the preventative medicine to postpartum depression and postpartum mood disorders.

Rachelle Garcia Seliga

Rachelle Garcia Seliga is a Mother, Wife and Certified Professional Midwife. She has a private holistic well-woman care practice and is the creator of INNATE Postpartum Care Certification and Advanced Trainings, for birthworkers and healthcare professionals globally. Rachelle's work is dedicated to midwifing a cultural shift-- honoring our innate wisdom, personal authority and the sanctity of Life.